In our assigned article, Tips on Honing Your Writing, we are told the outline is the most important step in writing it is the architecture of writing; words and sentences are just the interior decoration (p. 103). Does this statement surprise you? Why or why not? Why is the outline the most important step even more that the actual draft?

August 2, 2015

In our assigned article, Tips on Honing Your Writing, we are told the outline is the most important step in writing it is the architecture of writing; words and sentences are just the interior decoration (p. 103). Does this statement surprise you? Why or why not? Why is the outline the most important step even more that the actual draft?

In our assigned article, Tips on Honing Your Writing, we are told the outline is the most important step in writing it is the architecture of writing; words and sentences are just the interior decoration (p. 103). Does this statement surprise you? Why or why not? Why is the outline the most important step even more that the actual draft?

In our assigned article, Tips on Honing Your Writing, we are told the outline is the most important step in writing it is the architecture of writing; words and sentences are just the interior decoration (p. 103). Does this statement surprise you? Why or why not? Why is the outline the most important step even more that the actual draft?
Does an outline make the writing process go more smoothly? How?
In the writing process you use developing an outline, planning topic sentences, and identifying supporting points in planning and writing your final essay. Do you think these steps are essential? Why or why not?
What movies and television shows have made the most impact on society and why? How has that impact been felt?
Goodykoontz states that media and popular culture often understand society better than straight coverage. Why is this so? Can you name any examples?
The best of films and television reflect society. Do you agree? Provide some examples and explain how they do or do not reflect society.